Mango Pickle

Ingredients:
               Raw mango/pacha manga    --   1 medium
               Red chilly powder                       --   4 tbsp
               Salt                                                     --   as needed 
               Gingelly oil                                     --   ½ cup 
               Mustard seeds                              --   ¾ tsp
               Curry leaves                                  --   2-3 sprigs
               Ginger                                              --   1 inch piece
               Garlic                                               --   5 - 6 cloves  
               Asafoetida powder                    --   ¼ tsp
               Fenugreek powder                     --   ¼ tsp
               Vinegar                                           --   ¼ cup

Preparation of the pickle:

Cut the mango into small cubes. Add red chilly powder and salt and mix well. Set aside for atleast 2 - 3 hours.

     

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Add the chopped ginger & garlic. Saute until the raw smell goes off. Switch off the flame; Add the mango pieces and mix well. Add asafoetida and fenugreek powder. Continue mixing until the raw smell from the powders is gone. Add vinegar and mix well.

   

Store in an airtight container.